Best Gas Grills 2018 – Buyer’s Guide and Reviews [In-depth]

by Martin Martens | Last Updated May 02, 2018

How does your ideal summer look like? Is it adventurous exploring or hiking in the mountains?

Both possibilities sound incredible and will help to fill your energy up. I know they have helped me, but sometimes I need to just lay back and relax with my family and friends. A gathering like this can restore your batteries as well. And what is essential to these sessions, apart from a good mood, great setting and the right group of people – is food.

We all know that food is one of the greatest pleasures you can experience. The right flavor, ingredients, seasoning and proper equipment can create an unforgettable meal which then will make a nice summer memory. You have guessed it!

The means by which you prepare your food plays an important role, too.

That is why a gas grill simply must be present in your summer barbecue gear. Do not let your summer go to waste and create parties that you, your family members and your friends will talk about for years. You can cook the best juicy steak, burgers or chicken on these gas grills in no time.

Be the grill master and lighten up the hot summer day with your chef-like creations. And do not worry if you are a vegetarian, these gas grills can handle vegetables and all sorts of food as well, and with top-notch results.

Best Gas Grills 2018

In order for you to be a success in the grilling area I have chosen these 9 best gas grills which represent the selection of the finest gas grills on the market.

You can make up your mind whether you want your steaks blue rare, rare, medium rare, medium, medium well or well done, it does not matter. With equipment like this you can cook whichever kind you want. Same goes for the delicious burgers, either meat or veggie, and vegetables.

The structure of the review for each product is the same, so you do not have to look for information throughout the whole article. This way it is much easier for you to compare the grills you would deem worthy. Just sit back, enjoy and choose the best summer gas grill that fits your needs.

The Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station is one of the best professional gas grills on the market. Do you enjoy barbecue and grilling your favourite meat and vegetables during long summer days? With the help of this grill you can prepare your most wanted meals. In addition, you can also store your ingredients as well thanks to multiple shelves. This model of Blackstone features electronic ignition which means you do not need any matches to start the grill.

This takes away all the risks linked with outdoor grilling and lets you enjoy the activity itself. There is no problem if you choose to change your barbecue position. Just simply use the wheels on the grill. As far as the heat is concerned the stainless burners create a combined sum of 17 400 W which can be powered by a propane tank with a corresponding storage place on the grill. Plus, it is easy to clean and you can fit a lot of food on it. These are all of the features that your perfect summer grill should have.

The Weber Spirit E210 grill, as well as all the best grills on the market, has at least two stainless steel burners which can amount to up to 7685 W. This model is a reimagining of the previous one with obvious changes made for the client s benefit. These modifications enabled better control and better storage, which is suitable for outdoor patio use. Plus, this grill has a room of 2902 cm2 to offer a meat or vegetable feast, since it contains a wide enough surface to cook several kilos of your favorite food. For smaller portions, two burners are preferable to use.

Another interesting feature is the visual mark which informs you of your fuel consumption or status. The maintenance and cleaning of the grill are easy and simple to practice. I also recommend you to buy the Weber grill cover so you can protect your precious helper.

The Char-Griller offers a total of 2825cm2 of usable grilling area and the three stainless burner tubes can generate up to 11 832 W. The steel construction creates an appropriate working area where you can pre-prepare your burgers, steaks or vegetables beforehand and afterward move them to the grill. Moreover, the electric ignition makes sure you can enjoy the party carefree. Your temperature output is measured by the stainless thermometer.

Using the cover or repositioning the gas grill from the outside of your house during the non-grilling season, so let’s say from November to March, can save you some maintenance trouble and grates, too. With its surprisingly low cost, this gas grill has obtained a great customer evaluation.

The Dyna-Glo Black & Stainless Premium Grills certifies among the best gas grills available. It is the right choice for your small outdoor grill parties and gatherings. With an 8700 W capacity, this gas grill with electronic ignition offers you 3528 cm2 of space to polish your cooking skills. You can also find two “P”-shaped burners, but it is available with up to five burners as well.

Apart from all of this, the grill possesses a temperature gauge and a storage room for the propane tank which powers the whole product. The movability is ensured by two-wheel casters so you can choose your perfect barbecue spot.

The Char-Broil Classic 4-Burner Gas Grill, as the name gives it away, has 4 burners which produce up to 11 600 W. The main grilling or cooking area is made of 3096 cm2 of grates. The so to speak spark to this natural gas grill is added by the electronic ignition which strengthens the security aspect.

This product is also fully transportable thanks to the wheels at each corner of the grill. The biggest difference in comparison to other grills on this list is the fact that this grill is a natural gas grill.

This gas grill on sale is of a smaller size and fits on a table which makes it excellent for small and private reunions. This does not necessarily mean that you have to use it only on your table. Its shape is great for outdoors and parks as well. In addition, foldable legs provide easier manipulation.

The Smoke Hollow 205 Stainless Steel, the gas grill on sale, runs on propane cylinders which are purchasable at specialized stores and with their help the “U” stainless burners can produce up to 2900 W which complements the 1967 cm2 of cooking space.

The Cuisinart CGG-180TS Petit Gourmet continues the presentation of tabletop grills. Similarly to the previous entry, this product also shines in the domain of transportability with its smaller size and burner which can heat up to 1595 W. It also features a tray preventing any spillage and a total cooking space of 935 cm2 which makes it one of the best portable gas grills under 200.

Its compactness ensures that the consumption of gas is at a much lower rate than by big grills.

Another one of Weber grills, the Weber-Stephen Products Q1200, is a great tabletop grill which has 1219 cm2 of heat surface and two fold-out tables as well. The shape and design of this grill make it easier for you to clean and fill it with your delicious ready-to-be grilled food.

It is for these and also other reasons, such as the on the top thermometer and control nob, that this gas grill is by many labeled as the best grill under 200 bucks. It can be used for traveling or picking grill, however, on the other hand, with additional wheels, and with high construction it is a perfect replacement for big barbecue grills in your backyard.

The last grill on my list is the Char-Broil Portable Gas Grill which has been included in multiple gas grill reviews. It is a tabletop grill which means that it has foldable legs plus handles that do not channel heat, so no waiting for the cool down.

With a combined surface of 1225 cm2 and a burner which can generate 3190 W, your burgers will get fine and crispy. Despite lower rating still might suggest that it might be worth trying out, especially for that price.

Features

No smell from grilling so it is ideal not only for camping and other outdoor activities but also for the small balconies and terraces

There are almost no additional costs, for example, the gas consumption is very low

Chrome-plated cooking grate can be cleaned by the dishwasher

Cons

Poor design so it is really hard to see the signs on the grill just after short-term usage

Material quality is low

Problems with regulation of temperature are causing additional issues such as the failure of ignition of grill

Gas Grills Comparison Table

Product name

Product weight

Dimensions

BTUs

Burners

Cooking Area

Blackstone Outdoor Griddle Station

120 pounds

62.5 x 22 x 36 inches

60 000

4

720 sq. inches

Weber Spirit E210

114 pounds

32 x 50 x 63 inches

26 500

2

450 sq. inches

Char-Griller 3001

88.2 pounds

42 x 25 x 50 inches

40 800

3

438 sq. inches

Dyna-Glo Premium Grill

81.4 pounds

45.8 x 23 x 46.1 inches

30 000

2

350 sq. inches

Char-Broil Classic

114 pounds

56 x 21 x 45.5 inches

40 000

4

480 sq. inches

Smoke Hollow 205

20.4 pounds

26.5 x 12.2 x 16.5 inches

10 000

1

205 sq. inches

Cuisinart CGG-180TS Petit

13 pounds

18.5 x 16 x 11.5 inches

5 500

1

145 sq. inches

Weber-Stephen Q1200

26 pounds

24.6 x 20.5 x 40.9 inches

8 500

1

189 sq. inches

Char-Broil Portable

10.1 pounds

12.3 x 24.1 x 15 inches

11 000

1

187 sq. inches

Best Gas Grills 2018 – Buyer’s guide

Size of the grill

You can choose the best gas grill according to multiple criteria. One of them is certainly its size. As you have probably noticed, five out of the nine grills are big models and four represent a tabletop version of a gas grill. This is an essential point when deciding which product to buy. Do you have a porch or a patio? Or are you more likely to bring food to a park? These are the two basic questions you need to answer when considering the size of the gas grill. Many times a smaller tabletop grill can become handier when traveling or just chilling in nature, while bigger grills are more suitable for a gathering of friends and family at your house where you can shine with these summer grill recipes.

Cooking area

Another important aspect is the heating surface, or in other words, the cooking area of the gas grill. These details can help you create an image and estimate how much food you could fit on the grill. Obviously, smaller tabletop gas grills cannot compete in this field with their bigger brothers, but what they lose in space, they gain in mobility, as I have mentioned earlier. The cooking area is directly linked to the heat output which, in my selection, is given in watts.

Number of Burners

A higher ability to generate heat does not necessarily mean a better gas grill. You should carefully think about your style as a chef or grill master and choose your equipment accordingly. The number of burners is also important since it gives you an overview of your cooking potential. With multiple burners, you have multiple options in terms of simultaneous cooking. If you hang out with, or you yourself are an impatient person several burners are the best possibility for you. You can find them on the big gas grill which is also included on my list.

This, however, does not mean that you are to be stranded on one place.

You can of course use the wheels which many of these big grills have, and find your best grilling spot with the sun reflecting its sunshine on your burgers, steaks or vegetables. On the other hand, if you have the opportunity to take your time and love nature, a smaller table top grill might be your thing. They are also ideal for urban grill masters who have restricted space and pride themselves to prefer the studio/apartment grilling. Do not worry I have listed some gas grills for you as well, as you have already probably read above. But remember. Apartment grilling have some rules to follow.

Brand, design and materials

There are also other things you might consider as your favourite brand or a design of a product. On the market also among the best ones, we can find a variety of different models from the same brand. You should also pay attention to the materials, because not only the barbecuing and heating itself can influence the condition of your grill but also the environment, in which you live (e.g. humidity or dry climate).

Hope this advice and information are useful and will help you to find the best gas grill for you.

Martin Martens

I have graduated electronics and information systems at Ghent University. I like to learn new things in the field of technology and apply it in our household. I'm also a passionate traveler. Read more...